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SRK Film Fest extended after fan frenzy
MUMBAI: You know a superstar still rules the screen when a festival meant to last two weeks starts behaving like a blockbuster refusing to leave theatres. That is exactly what happened when PVR INOX rolled out its Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival and fans turned it into a full scale celebration of cinema, nostalgia and collective joy.
Launched on 31 October, the festival brought back some of SRK’s most beloved titles including Om Shanti Om, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na, Chennai Express, Jawan and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na. What followed was a nationwide burst of excitement. Full houses, standing ovations and aisles packed with fans dancing, singing and recreating iconic scenes turned screenings into cultural events of their own.
The response was so overwhelming that PVR INOX extended the festival beyond 14 November. From cosplay tributes to viral reels, every show sparked fresh waves of fan celebration. Social media only amplified the frenzy as videos of cheering crowds and teary eyed fans spread across platforms and transformed each screening into national news.
The festival is part of PVR INOX’s continuing effort to bring landmark films back to the big screen and introduce classics to a new generation. So far, more than 3500 shows have been hosted across multiple cities, with titles like Om Shanti Om, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na and Chennai Express now running longer due to public demand.
The lineup offered something for every mood. Chennai Express delivered its trademark humour and high energy action, while Devdas returned with its lavish tragedy. Dil Se drew viewers back into its haunting romance, Jawan showcased SRK at his action packed best, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na reminded audiences of his most endearing early performance, and Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om brought back the full scale masala spectacle that only Hindi cinema can deliver.
Booking details and theatre listings are available on the official PVR INOX app and website, for anyone ready to join the celebration that clearly has no intention of slowing down.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
